When Love just happens - S01 E83

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When Love just happens - S01 E83

Read Story: SEASON 1 EPISODE 83

Amaka stood at the corner of the reception hall, watching the newly weds, as they spun around the dance floor, both looking lovingly into each other’s eyes. Nothing seemed to matter to them as they danced. Jeffery kept whispering into Jane’s ear, and she kept smiling at whatever he was telling her. That moment as she stood watching them, she wished for a love as beautiful as theirs, a love that stays devoted, even when the going is tough.

“Beautiful sight to behold, aren’t they?” Dele said from behind Amaka.

“Beautiful indeed, love they say; is truly a beautiful thing”. Amaka looked at Jane and Jeffery with a longing in her eyes.

“That could be us you know? But you have decided to be stubborn, and fight love from all sides”

“Bia, this yoruba boy, are you trying to provoke me or something?” Amaka turned to look at Dele.

“See what I’m saying? A guy is just trying to have a harmless conversation, and you have turned it around already”

“Oh really? Then please forgive me for not understanding that being called stubborn, and anti-love, is a compliment”

“I didn’t mean it that way, and you know it”

“I don’t know whatever it is you meant Dele, and I really don’t want to. It’s my best friend’s wedding, and I just want to have fun” Amaka started to move her body to the music that was being played, ignoring Dele who stood there staring at her.

After the couple’s dance, it was time for the best man to give his speech, Dele went upstage, not taking his eyes off Amaka, as he rendered his speech.

Amaka who was still standing where Dele had left her, listened as he told the guests, of how Jeffery was more than a friend to him. As she watched him speak, the only question she kept asking herself was; why couldn’t she give Dele a chance? He has been persistent about his feelings for her, and she clearly likes him too, then why wasn’t she allowing herself the chance to love, or at least be loved? ‘It’s because you have a secret that would break whatever you think you can build with him’ a silent voice said to her. Truly, there is no way she is ever going to be able find love, with the secret she carried with her.

By evening, the reception ceremony was over, and almost all the guests who came to celebrate with Jeffery and Jane, had already left.

It was just Jane and Jeffery’s family, and a few other guests, who were left. Anita who was almost like a second wedding planner at the wedding, making sure everyone was served refreshments, and nothing went amiss, sat at a far end of the hall, tending to her baby, while her husband conversed with her.

Erica who was looking so much better, and fully recovered, than the last time Jane had seen her, was carrying a sleeping Jonathan, as she came to say goodbye to the couple before leaving.

Jeffery’s mother who ended up almost inviting the half of Lagos for the wedding, was still moving around, making sure guests who came from a far distance, and couldn’t go back that same day, were provided with adequate lodging accommodations, while her husband was busy sipping from a glass of wine, as he conversed with some old time associates of his, who attended the wedding.

“Amaka thank you so much, I owe you big time” Jane said to Amaka as they both stood to say their goodbyes, before she and Jeffery left for their hotel, they were going for their honeymoon the next day, and Jeffery had suggested they stayed in a hotel that night, to avoid being disturbed, by people who might want to come visit all in the name of coming to congratulate them.

“You owe me nothing, now go and enjoy your first night as a married woman” Amaka hugged her.

Finally, after they’ve said their goodbyes to everyone, the couples left for their hotel.

Amaka decided to take her tired self, back to the apartment she once shared with Jane. Now she was going to be sleeping in it alone, not just for this night, nor a week, but for a very long time, at least until she decides to move out of the apartment, into another one, which she is still going to be sleeping alone in.

Jane wasn’t even gone for up to a day, and Amaka was already missing her. She felt like crying.

“I could drive you home if you want”

Amaka was startled as she heard Dele’s voice behind her, “Can’t you just speak to someone in their front? Must you come from behind?”

“What can I say? I like it from behind, I think you should already know that about me by now” Dele flashed Amaka his beautiful set of teeth, and his dimples which she loves so much.

“Then go, and look for someone else who is willing, to do it from behind with you” Amaka gathered her things and started to leave.

“Why do I need to do that, when I already have you?”

“Dele please leave me alone, I’m tired and need to rest”

“And here I am, offering my services, Let me drop you off, I could even give you a massage, if you want” he walked beside her, as she walked towards the parking lot. Jeffery already instructed his driver to take her home.

“No thank you, but Jeffery’s driver would be taking me home, and I don’t need your massage”

“I really want to drive you to your apartment, please”

“Why? So you can try to seduce me?”

“No, so I can be with you, even if it’s just for the short period of the drive”

Amaka saw the look in Dele’s eyes, she could tell he genuinely wanted her company. So she decided to tell Jeffery’s driver not to bother about driving her back to her apartment.

“Where is your car parked?” She asked Dele when she was done talking to Jeffery’s driver.

“Please come with me my lady” Dele flashed those his teeth at her again. If only he knew what his smile was doing to her, he wouldn’t smile so often.

When they got to where Dele parked his car, he opened the door for Amaka, and he drove her home.

“Dele what exactly do you want from me?” Amaka asked, as they got to her gate.

“I’m not going to do the dance Amaka. I like you a whole lot, and would love to date you. I’m not dating to date. I’m dating to find the one”

“And you think I’m the one? You think I’m that special someone? Because if you do, then, I think you are clearly mistaken”

“And why is that Amaka? Why do you think I’m mistaken if I think you are the one?”

“There is no such thing as the one, besides Dele, I can’t give you what you want, I’m damaged goods, I’m not capable of loving anymore”

“And I still want you regardless, I don’t care, if you are a brand new product or not, all I care about is you, and if you come damaged, then I’m willing to have you, as you are”

“You don’t give up, do you?”

“Nope, it’s not in my DNA, I don’t know how to give up. Amaka please just give us a chance”

“What if it doesn’t work out? What happens to us? Dele you are Jeffery’s friend, so that means we will always run into each other, because Jane is my friend. Look how awkward it was, when we had a one nightstand with each other, I don’t want go down that lane again”

“What if it works out?”

Amaka thought about what Dele said, she was only thinking of the downside. Dating Dele might actually turn out to be a beautiful experience, and she might never find out, if she keeps pushing him away, and don’t give him a chance.

“Alright, let’s do it then”

“Is that a yes to you being my girlfriend?”

“Let’s not get ahead of ourselves, let’s just take things slow, and see how it goes”

“Totally fine by me, does that mean I can now give you that massage?” He winked at her, showing off those cute dimples of his.

“Don’t push your luck” Amaka got down from the car and walked into her compound. While Dele sat in his car smiling, he just crossed the first hurdle, and knew it wouldn’t take time before he makes Amaka fall in love with him. Patience was all he needed, and he had enough where Amaka was concerned.

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Dele: How was your night?

Amaka: It was fine, how was yours?

It was 6:am, and Amaka was lying on her bed, chatting with Dele, something they always do very often, when they weren’t around each other.

Dele: it was cold, because you weren’t with me

Amaka: don’t you have a blanket?

Dele: blankets don’t talk.

Amaka: then get a radio, and place it under the blanket, you automatically have a talking blanket

Dele: very funny, what are your plans for the day?

Amaka: nothing unusual, do my laundry, and then binge watch on a series I’m following on Netflix.

Dele: sounds cool, would you mind accompanying for furniture shopping, later this afternoon? I recently got a new apartment, and I would need a second opinion in choosing it’s furniture. And I would like you to come with me, please?

Amaka: hmmmmmmm, no problem, but you would have to pay for my services though.

Dele: no problem, just name your price.

Amaka: how about, we start with you making me, that spaghetti bolognese you made for me the last time I was at your place?

Dele: Just that?

Amaka: let’s start with that first, I will let you know the rest later.

Dele: consider it done

Amaka: good, then you have yourself a deal

Dele: I will come pick you up by 12pm?

Amaka: fine by me

Dele: see you then

Amaka: Bye.

As Amaka ended her chat with Dele, she laid on her bed facing the ceiling. What is she doing? She promised herself she was going to guard her heart from falling in love with Dele, but here she is, doing the exact opposite. It’s been two weeks since she agreed to start something with Dele, and with each passing day she spends with him, she keeps falling deeper and deeper for him.

This was not the plan Amaka, you can’t allow yourself to fall for this guy, you have a secret that can ruin your relationship remember? Amaka could hear her subconscious part telling her.

But what if Dele wouldn’t mind when he gets to know about it? You shouldn’t deprive yourself of the chance to love, because of fear of the unknown. Her other subconscious part said to her.

Amaka rolled on her stomach, burying her face in her pillow. What was she going to do? Her feelings were already getting in the way of her reasoning, and her fondness for Dele, was growing more than she would want it to.

She decided to call Jane, at least she has been through something similar, and would advise her what to do.

She checked the time, it was still quite early to call someone, especially someone who was on a honeymoon, but Jane wasn’t just any person, she was definitely going to pick Amaka’s call, if she doesn’t want trouble.

“Hello” came Jane’s sweet voice.

“My honeymooning friend, hope I didn’t wake you?”

“Not really, what’s up”

“Can we talk?”

“Yes sure” Jane looked at a sleeping Jeffery, and decided to go the balcony instead, to avoid waking him up.

“Jane I’m in trouble…” Amaka wailed.

“What happened?” Jane asked concerned.

“I’m falling for Dele, oh Jane what am I going to do?”

“Is that the trouble you are in? Here I was thinking; something bad had happened to you”

“Is this not enough trouble? Or didn’t you hear what I said?”

“I heard you Amaka, and I think it’s a good thing that you are falling for Dele, you are falling in love my friend”

“How is that a good thing? I can’t fall for that guy Jane, he is not good for me and you know it”

“And just how is he not good for you? In what way exactly?”

“Do I need to state the reasons? For one he is a bad boy, Jane you know bad boys are not good for anyone”

“And the last time I checked, you liked bad boys, besides people change Amaka, Jeffery was a bad boy before we met, but look at us now, you shouldn’t use people’s past to judge them, Amaka”

“But what if, he finds out I can’t have children, would he still love me?”

“Amaka, I understand your fear, so I’m going to give you same advice you gave me. Allow yourself to love and be loved, live for the moment, take it one minute at a time”

“So are you saying, I shouldn’t tell him I can’t have children?”

“No, that’s not what I’m saying. You guys just started out, and are still getting to know each other, by the time you are sure it’s him you really want, then you can bring up the issue”

“And what if he leaves me?”

“At least you would know, you gave a shot at love”

“I guess I would just take your advice, thanks Jane”

“You are welcome”

“And who could have called my wife this early morning, making her leave me in bed?” Jeffery held Jane’s waist as he nuzzled her neck, making her to giggle.

“I guess Jeffery is awake?” Amaka who was still on the line asked.

“Yes, I have to go now bye”

“Bye, and my regards to Jeffery”

Jane ended the call, and turned to face her husband. “Amaka, says hi”

“How is she?” He continued nuzzling Jane’s neck.

“She is beginning to fall for your friend’s charms”

“Dele?” Jeffery raised his head to look at Jane.

“Yup, I think your friend has charmed his way into her heart” she wrapped her hands around his neck.

“Then, that’s a good thing. I have long waited to see this happen”

“You sure did teach your friend how to charm a difficult woman”

“Same way I did yours” Jeffery hauled her to himself, and carried her back into the room.

“What are you doing Mr. Ademola?”

“How about I show you, instead of telling you, Mrs. Ademola?”

“By all means please do”

By 12noon, Dele was at Amaka’s place to pick her up, and they drove to one of the furniture show rooms on the island part of Lagos.

“What do you think of this?” Dele asked Amaka, as they checked out a dining set.

“I love it, it will definitely make eating to be fun”

“Really?, I never thought a dining set could have an impact on how we ate?”

“Of course it does, if you sit on a boring dining to eat, you are guaranteed not to enjoy your meal”

“And I definitely want to enjoy every of my meals, so I’m taking it”

They went over to the chair section, to pick the chairs for Dele’s new sitting room.

“Which one would you like?” Dele asked Amaka.

“It’s your sitting room, not mine, so which one would you prefer?”

“I would like to see what you like” Dele folded his arms, flashing Amaka a cute smile.

“Hmmmm, if I were to choose, then I would go for this set” Amaka pointed to a cream colored set of couches.

“Why?”

“Aside from the color? Which would give your space a beautiful ambience, come sit on it” Amaka stretched out her hand to Dele, who took it, and followed her to sit on one of the couch.

“Do you feel that? Do you feel how comfortable it feels against your body? Imagine yourself sitting on this couch after a long day’s work” Amaka closed her eyes as she spoke.

Dele sat staring at her. “The only picture I can see, is that of you and I, cuddled up on this couch after a long day’s work”

Amaka immediately opened her eyes, and sprang to her feet. “I think you should check out other couches”

“Nope, I’m taking this one” Dele said, patting the couch.

When they were done shopping for the furniture, Dele drove Amaka to his apartment, and prepared the spaghetti bolognese she had requested for.

“Ummmmmmm… This. Tastes. So. Nice”

Amaka commended the food as she chewed slowly.

Dele stood watching her as she chewed with her eyes closed, something he has come to notice she always does, if she was enjoying something, or a moment.

“Where did you learn how to cook such delicious spaghetti?” She finally opened her eyes.

“Well, it’s hard for me not to know how to, considering the fact that it’s one of my restaurant’s specials” Dele has over twenty different restaurants, both within and outside of Lagos. It’s one of the businesses his parents had left behind.

“So are you saying, you know how to prepare every meal your restaurant serves?”

“Yup, because I actually develop the recipes myself”

“Really? I never knew that”

“Well, now you do”

“So what else, apart from cooking, do you know how to do?” Amaka propped her elbows on the dinning table.

“I also know how to do this” he bent, and brought his face closer to hers, he waited a second, if she was going to push him away, but she didn’t. She was calm, staring into his eyes.

He finally closed the gap between them, and kissed her. First it was a chaste kiss, which later deepened, and turned into that of lust.

“I can’t do this Dele, I’m sorry” Amaka broke away from the kiss.

“I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have done that”

“No it’s fine, I think I should just go” Amaka stood up.

“Why? You haven’t even finished your food, you barely even touched it. If it’s because of the kiss, I’m sorry, I promise it won’t happen again, just don’t go, at least stay, and finish your food”

“No, I think I should just go” as Amaka walked past Dele, he held her hand, and drew her back to himself.

“What are you running away from Amaka?”

“You Dele, you”

There was no feeling that could be compared to that, which Jeffery felt when he woke up with his wife’s naked body, closely pressed against his skin. This was a feeling he was beginning to get addicted to, and it’s an addiction, which he wouldn’t want to give up.

He looked at Jane’s lovely face, as she peacefully slept, her face was placed against his chest, with her hands on his shoulders, a position she always loves to sleep in. He used his finger to remove a stray hair from her face, as her hair bonnet should be lying somewhere around the room, not that it could have still remained on her head, especially not with the type of lovemaking they had last night.

Jane stirred a little, making Jeffery have a clearer view of her full breast. This was his wife in all her glory, and he loves every bit of what he sees, a view that he would never get tired to behold for the rest of his life.

“Why are you staring at me like that?” Jane slowly opened her eyes.

“You are a beautiful sight to behold by beautiful wife”

“awww.. okay, now I’m blushing” she smiled at him.

“You should my love” Jeffery kissed her on her forehead, and then gently separated her body from his, so he could stand up, making Jane grumble.

“Where are you going? It’s too early to be out of bed” she complained, making Jeffery laugh as he strolled across the room. They were already back from their honey, but they still basked in the honeymoon euphoria.

Jane propped her head on her left hand, as she stared at her husband who walked butt naked around their bedroom, something she wished, she had the boldness to do.

Jeffery walked back to the bed, holding a small box wrapped with a ribbon, and handed it over to Jane.

“What is it?” she asked with curiosity.

“You would have to open it, to find out” he said smiling.

Jane opened the box, and found a car key in it. “Is this what I’m thinking it is?”

“Yes it is, I know you can’t drive yet, so Solomon will have to be taking you around, until you have fully learnt how to drive”

“oh Jeff, thank you so much” Jane hugged him.

“You are welcome”

“I can’t wait to see it” Jane screamed gleefully.

“Then don’t, let’s go see it”

TBC